Sigma
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
85mm f/1.4D IF

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
Help
 Focuses quickly and silently
Better wide angle 50 mm vs 85 mm
Help
 More than 40% better wide angle
Slightly cheaper $449.00 vs $959.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $510 cheaper (2.1x less)
Slightly shorter 68 mm vs 81 mm
Help
 Around 20% shorter
Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF
Slightly better telephoto 85 mm vs 50 mm
Help
 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Learn more about
the Nikon 85mm f/1.4D IF

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Aperture Very wide aperture Help
f/1.4
Prime lens Fixed focal length prime lenses Help
Typically very sharp
Wide maximum Not very narrow apertures Help
f/16
Magnification Poor magnification Help
50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f:1:7.4 (0.1x)
85mm f/1.4D IF:1:8.8 (0.1x)
Zoom range Poor zoom Help
1x

Compared to low light lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Auto focus Auto focus Help
Easier to use

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$419
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G

Low light lens

$1,649
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.4G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$429
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$719
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 85mm f/1.8G vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

Low light lens

$115
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Nikon Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D

Low light lens

$289
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G

Low light lens

$217
Weight Slightly lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM

Low light lens

$1,439
Aperture Slightly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 50mm f/1.2L USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Canon 50mm f/1.4 USM

Low light lens

$349
Wide maximum Narrower aperture
Length Slightly shorter
Compare the 50mm f/1.4 USM vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Nikon Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Rokinon 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f

Low light lens

$259
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Auto focus Auto focus
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

Travel lens

$847
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Much narrower aperture
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S DX 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Nikon Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D

Sports lens

$1,149
Max focal length Better telephoto
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Aperture Narrower aperture
Length Longer
Compare the Nikkor DC 135mm f/2D vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Low light lens

$894
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4D IF

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